NHS 60th birthday celebrations
Wafik Moustafa, Angie and Andrew Leslie at Guys Hospital
Angie joined shadow health secretary, Andrew Lansley and local Acton GP, Wafik Moustafa at the party
held at Guys Hospital to celebrate the NHS 60th birthday.
At the gathering, they heard speeches from party leader David Cameron and from several staff who
had worked for the NHS since it was started in 1948. Angie said afterwards "This 60th birthday
is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our NHS and all the amazing things it does for all of us
throughout our lives."
Haven Green Post Office - now closed
Angie with Mr and Mrs Lally, (Post Office Masters) and local residents
Haven Green Post Office in Ealing stopped operating on 19th June, at 1pm. This is one of 5 Post Offices
closing in Ealing Central & Acton. Angie went to pay tribute to the couple who ran this PO for the last 24 years.
Mr and Mrs Lally were absolutely devastated to see their business closing. So were the local residents
who gathered on that day, who tried to save the Post Office, which has been a heart of their community for so many years.
Angie said: "We knew this was going to happen for a while but it is still heartbreaking to see this popular
and profitable Post Office to close. We were fighting very hard to save it by distributing leaflets,
writing letters to oppose and collecting signatures for the petition but this Labour Government has
already made up its mind and was not prepared to listen to the local voice."
Angie joins the celebration of the grand opening of Acton Mosque
Angie with Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mrs Seema Kumar inside Acton Mosque
After 20 years of dedicated service from the Acton Muslim Welfare Association and tireless fundraising
across the whole country, finely refurbished Acton Mosque has been re-opened on Sunday, 1st June.
Angie Bray was delighted to be invited to attend and speak at the ceremony. "I think it is a fantastic
achievement and congratulate all those who worked so hard over the years to make this possible.
It will give a boost to our diverse Muslim community as it is hoped that it will become a social and educational centre."
Angie brings up issues with Ealing Police
Angie with with Ealing Borough Police Superintendent Ian Jenkins
Angie had one of her regular meetings with Ealing Borough Police Superintendent Ian Jenkins to
discuss local issues Ealing Police has been dealing with recently. She took the opportunity to
raise issues highlighted by the residents during her campaigning, such as raising concerns
over dangerous dogs in Walpole and Lammas Parks and antisocial behaviour in Ealing Common area.
Superintendent Jenkins has promised Angie he will look into these matters.
Angie meets representatives of Ealing Chamber of Commerce
Angie with the President of the Ealing Chambers of Commerce, Patrick Kennedy and former Tory MP for Ealing North, Harry Greenway
Angie attended the annual Ealing Chambers of Commerce lunch at the Pillars Restaurant which is part
of Thames Valley University. It was a packed room with many local businesses represented and
councillors including the new Mayor of the Borough, Cllr. Ian Green. Angie was delighted to get
the opportunity to discuss some of the key concerns for local businesses in Ealing. These included
the need to get a full-hearted regeneration programme going for the centre of Ealing and also
the vital importance of getting Crossrail started.
Angie said afterwards "There is a really dynamic local business community in Ealing and it
was excellent to see so many of them attending the lunch. There are obviously worries about
the downturn in the economy and about ensuring that Ealing can continue to compete fully when
White City comes on stream. But the loudest message was that Ealing needs Crossrail to get
going as soon as possible and I will be doing everything I can to make sure it does."
Angie meets Jason Stacey to discuss Ealing Council's new budget
Angie has welcomed the second budget set by the Conservative group running
the Borough of Ealing. "Yet again Ealing Council has delivered a budget
with an increase well below the rate of inflation (only 1.9%) and it has
still found extra funds for significant improvements across the borough.
This includes £2.5 million extra investment in homes for disabled residents,
a further £2 million for youth and leisure services and improvements to parks
and open spaces such as Lammas and Walpole Parks.
There is to be a new Heritage Quarter established in Walpole, and Acton is
getting a £2 million boost for town centre, street-scape improvements and
employment skills training. I think this is a great budget for Ealing and
the Conservatives continue to prove they can deliver real improvements without
huge tax rises, unlike the last Labour administration.
Angie works with Network Rail
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Following the agreement between Angie and Network Rail to set up a working
group to monitor progress on improvements at Ealing Broadway station, Angie
has been meeting members of the Ealing Cyclist Campaign to discuss some of
the issues they would like raised at the first meeting later this month.
They are looking for easier access for cyclists with their bikes to the
platforms and better parking facilities. Angie is keen to help although
they have all agreed that getting all the necessary improvements in place may take some time.
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Discussions at Ealing Broadway
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